1980s tree sap - need extreme suggestions?

[jon-]

Tallbut Buxomly said:

As i posted in my other thread i have got myself one of these and it excellent. could you use one for near the rubber..


http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Is that just like a mini toothbrush then? Where does the 'sonic' element come from?

[Tallbut Buxomly]

Best way to describe it is like a larger version of a sonic toothbrush. Difference to an ordinary brush is it comes with interchangeable heads varying from soft to quite hard.

[Dave_ST220]

My answer to everything-IPA. Worked fine for me.

[brianjone5]

I had this problem: baked-on tree sap.

After trying a few branded solvents and mild abrasive fluids, the answer was ... Hot water. From the kettle, onto the sap. It won't damage the paint the way a heat gun might as it can 't be more than 100 degrees.

The sap goes soft. Scrape off with a plastic spatula. I guess an old credit card might work, too. Repeat to get off any remainder, then wash the area.

Now, artillery fungus ... That is a bigger problem....

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/d/d/ddd2/

[jon-]

Not for sandpaper

I've just got the bonnet left to do now. You can still currently tell it's been sanded if you get really close, but after another mop and a good polish I think I'm going to be really happy with the results.

I've been taking photos during the process so I'll be sure to upload them once it's done.